Jul 9, 2010 · The History Press is an independent non-fiction publisher. We seek to inform, entertain and champion untold stories and hidden voices across a variety of genres.

Who we are The History Press is an independent non-fiction publisher based in the heart of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – home also to one of the most prestigious literary festivals in the country. Our bestsellers include Victoria and Abdul, Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire, The Princes in the Tower, prettycitylondon […]

24th November, 2023 in Biography & Memoir, History, Special Editions. Solving the mystery of the Princes in the Tower. Following seven years of investigation and intelligence gathering, including archival searches around the world, Phase One of The Missing Princes Project is complete.The evidence uncovered suggests that both sons of Edward IV …

5th December, 2024 in History, Local & Family History. Women’s Land Army in Hampshire. John Lander author of new book Don’t Delay – Enrol Today highlights the importance of the women’s land army in Hampshire during both World Wars.World War 1The Women’s Land Army was established by the British government to recruit women and girls to work in Britain’s agriculture i…

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May 29, 2009 · Medieval England presents a broad panorama of the political and cultural development of English society from the Norman Conquest to the end of the Wars of the Roses. It is a story of change, progress, setback and consolidation, with England emerging as a wealthy and stable country, many of whose essential features were to remain unchanged until the industrial revolution.

6 days ago · According to the make-it-up-as-you-go-along 12 th-century historian Geoffrey of Monmouth, the River Humber was named after Humber, the King of the Huns.Learn more behind the history of Humber Crossing from Paul Sullivan author of new book The Little History of Lincolnshire.. The warlord led his fleet down the estuary, fresh from victory in the north or the island, where he had killed King ...

Mar 7, 2024 · What did the Romans do for us? Did King Arthur really exist? Who was Bloody Mary? Why did Great Britain go to war with Napoleon? Formed out of a union of warring Germanic kingdoms in the tenth century ad, England rose to become the most powerful nation in the world and the operations room of an empire spanning a quarter of the world’s land surface.

In his capacity as an antique dealer, Peter Deleuran discovered a forgotten archive of WW2 glass negatives with their original press sleeves. Since acquiring them, he has been committed to their careful restoration, while also excavating the human stories behind them. This stunning book is the result, unveiling 150 rare images and compelling background narratives […]

Jan 27, 2025 · March 5, 2025, Various dates and times, 24 Feb - 5 March. Portsmouth BookFest 2025 hosts five authors from The History Press. Portsmouth BookFest returns in 2025 with a host of literary events taking place across the city, and we’re thrilled to have the following five authors on the programme.